Fertility preservation in women with cancer: a national study about French oncologists awareness, experience, and feelings.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study was designed to evaluate patient management and quality of information given by French oncologists to cancer women concerning fertility issues and possibilities of fertility preservation.

Methods

An online survey was sent to 1161 physicians in all major cancer centers throughout France between May 2012 and January 2013.

Results

A total of 102 responses were received and analyzed. Only 46% of all physicians surveyed reported discussing infertility risks with patients of reproductive age and 22% referred them to a fertility center before beginning treatments. Only 14% of practitioners considered themselves knowledgeable in FP techniques and ovarian transposition was the most frequently mentioned technique in consultation.

Conclusion

This study

SUBMITTER: Sallem A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6150902 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature